Indian Airport

I like the uses of metaphor here and the way you blend them. They work for me, as well as the Mallik-malice pun. And the sparing use of rhyme -- believe-naive -- makes it effective.

Also, in my judgment you end the poem at the right time to make your point.

I wouldn't worry about using "jungle" so often, except maybe the last instance. To me it fits well with the theme of the whole work.

Thank you so much I transcribed this from an original a while back, but changed a few words during the process. I winced when I saw the jungle thing and noticed a repeat of the word checkered as well. But honestly, sharing poetry is not something I do too often, so all and all, a victory. I've been trying to work on new poems/writings, but I'm falling prey to my own harsh scrutiny.

I too loved your use of metaphor here. It captures an elemental nature of things outside the bubble. I too would lose "jungle" in the last line, but overall, quite enjoyable language, flow, and slice of reality.